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Robert O. Townsend Junior High School

15359 Ilex Dr.
Chino, CA 91710
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Tel: (909) 591-2161
www.chino.k12.ca.us
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Robert O. Townsend Junior High School serves 1,097 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Robert O. Townsend Junior High School's student population of 1,097 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,097 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
63%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
68%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
27%
12%
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Hispanic
47%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Robert O. Townsend Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
17%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Robert O. Townsend Junior High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Robert O. Townsend Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Chino Valley Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert O. Townsend Junior High School's ranking?

Robert O. Townsend Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High School?

1,097 students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert O. Townsend Junior High School?

Robert O. Townsend Junior High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Robert O. Townsend Junior High School offer ?

Robert O. Townsend Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Robert O. Townsend Junior High School part of?

Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is part of Chino Valley Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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